Summer school on evidence-based digital policies for universal and meaningful connectivity
Event organizer(s)
United Nations University-Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Supported by
Global Gateway
Description
This summer school focuses on enhancing skills for creating evidence-based digital policies to achieve Universal and Meaningful Connectivity. Participants will learn to interpret and use ICT statistics to develop, implement, and evaluate such policies. Interactive sessions will address key ICT and development issues, helping participants generate and apply insights for effective policymaking.
The course covers the role of digital public policies in achieving Sustainable Development Goals through Universal and Meaningful Connectivity, evidence-based ICT governance, and the use of ICT indicators—such as connectivity, affordability, and skills—for policy development and evaluation. It also addresses the social, economic, and environmental dimensions of ICTs and explores challenges and opportunities in compiling, analysing, and disseminating ICT statistics in developing and transitioning countries.
With the generous support of the Global Gateway initiative of the European Union, this course is offered for free for selected participants. This includes accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities. Participants or their organizations will be responsible for covering their travel expenses to Maastricht, Netherlands and, if necessary, visa application costs.
Training details and instructional approach
Financial support available
With the generous support of the Global Gateway initiative of the European Union, ITU will cover training costs, accommodation for 5 nights, meals and training activities.
Registration information
Document on registration information (English)
Unless specified otherwise, all ITU Academy training courses are open to all interested professionals, irrespective of their race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, economic status and other diverse backgrounds. We strongly encourage registrations from female participants, and participants from developing countries. This includes least developed countries, small island developing states and landlocked developing countries.
Registration
Start Date: 13 Jan 2025
End Date: 02 Mar 2025
Event dates
Start Date: 02 Jun 2025
End Date: 06 Jun 2025
Location
Netherlands
Global or multi-regional
Training topics
- Big data and statistics
Training type
Summer school
Training modality
Face to Face
Languages
- English
Event mail contact
Financial support available
Yes
Tutors
- Jose L. CERVERA-FERRI
Coordinators
- Angel Draev
- Ghazi Mabrouk
- Praachi Kumar
Course level
Advanced
Duration
5 days
Price
$0.00
* Financial support available